52 Lake View Crescent

St Leonards VIC 3223

In a quiet, sun-dappled pocket of St Leonards, where the everyday pace softens and the sea air drifts in, stands a rare and remarkable home: a striking monolithic dome of solid concrete, paired with a fully self-contained studio. This is architecture that feels both grounded and quietly radical passive by design, eco-conscious in spirit, and utterly unique on the Bellarine. With its productive garden of more than twenty established fruit trees, raised herb and vegetable beds, and the soft solitude of a neighbourhood that truly knows how to keep its peace, the property offers a lifestyle of groundedness, comfort and coastal ease rarely found so close to the water.

The central living space unfolds with captivating curves and an open-plan living and dining heart that feels both intimate and expansive. A freshly painted interior sets a calm, contemporary tone, while the modern kitchen complete with a brand-new oven, quality appliances, warm timber finishes and a spacious island bench invites long conversations and easy entertaining. Two well-proportioned bedrooms, a central bathroom, separate powder room and thoughtful storage complete the main residence, with sliding doors opening to a sheltered alfresco zone perfect for year-round outdoor living. Beyond sits the fully self-contained studio, complete with its own living area, kitchenette, bathroom, undercover alfresco and private yards, plus a separate entry point ideal for extended family, guests, a home business or creative workspace. Both structures have been recently replumbed and rewired, with NBN fibre to the premises ensuring modern connectivity. A generous 9 m square shed with large water tank supports the productive bush garden, where established fruit trees and raised beds deliver abundance through the seasons.

The setting itself is a quiet gift. Nestled in one of St Leonards' most peaceful and low-key streets, the home enjoys a sense of genuine solitude while remaining just moments from the sparkling shores of Port Phillip Bay. Here the neighbourhood moves at a gentler rhythm birdsong, sea breezes and the soft hush of coastal living yet shops, cafs and the pier are never far away. It is the rare balance of retreat and accessibility that defines the best of Bellarine life.